Tender

Waste Management Services

UNIVERSITY CENTRE SOMERSET COLLEGE GROUP

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Tender

15 May 2026 at 15:12

Summary of the contracting process

The University Centre Somerset College Group is currently in the tender stage of procuring Waste Management Services, with an open procedure being used for this procurement. The tender seeks a contractor to provide comprehensive waste collection, disposal, and recycling services across its sites to ensure compliance with all applicable legislation. The contract will commence on 1st August 2026 and will be fixed for a four-year term, concluding on 31st July 2030, without any extensions. The procurement is situated within the Somerset region of the United Kingdom and falls under the "services" category, specifically relating to refuse and waste services. Interested parties should note that the enquiry period ends on 8th June 2026, and the deadline for tender submissions is 16th June 2026.

This tender presents a valuable opportunity for businesses specialising in waste management services to expand their operations or secure a significant client within the educational sector. The value of the contract, grossing £312,000, prioritises both quality and cost-effectiveness in its award criteria, with a considerable emphasis on quality assessments. SMEs and VCSEs demonstrate suitability for this contract, suggesting that businesses of varying sizes may find it advantageous to compete. Enterprises focused on providing reliable and efficient waste management solutions that are compliant with legislative requirements will be well-positioned to benefit economically and enhance their industry reputation through winning this contract.

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Notice Title

Waste Management Services

Notice Description

UCS College Group is seeking to appoint a contractor who can provide a reliable, efficient, auditable and cost-effective waste collection, disposal and recycling service across all of its sites which complies with all current legislation and all legislation currently published in statute but not yet in force. The duration of the contract is for a 4-year period from 1st August 2026 to 31st July 2030 with no extensions.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-069a4e
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/045045-2026
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services


CPV Codes

90500000 - Refuse and waste related services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£260,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£260,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
15 May 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
16 Jun 20262 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Jul 2026 - 31 Jul 2030 4-5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Active
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UNIVERSITY CENTRE SOMERSET COLLEGE GROUP
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
SOMERSET
Postcode
TA6 4PZ
Post Town
Taunton
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK6 North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK62 Somerset
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Somerset
Electoral Ward
Bridgwater North & Central
Westminster Constituency
Bridgwater

Further Information

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